Annual Meeting 2015 to be held Oct 21st
Join us on Wednesday, October 21st for MAB’s Annual Meeting 2015! This year’s theme is “Realizing the Vision of Deinstitutionalization,” and the event will feature a panel discussion with leaders in the field as well as the presentation of MAB’s Community Partner Awards.
Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time
5:30 Registration
6:00 Program
Location:
MassHousing
1 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
Parking
There is a public parking garage directly underneath One Beacon St. – if using a GPS, plug in 32 Tremont St. when navigating.
RSVP to Andrea Croak at acroak@mabcommunity.org or 617.732.0279.
Panel discussion: “Realizing the Vision of Deinstitutionalization: What Needs to be Done”
Over the past four decades, there has been a tremendous change in how people with disabilities are cared for in Massachusetts and throughout the country, as individuals have moved from poorly funded, overcrowded institutions to living full and satisfying lives in the community. Despite this progress, however, more work still needs to be done to truly realize the vision of deinstitutionalization. Our panel of experts will talk about the changes they would like to see to help bring this vision to fruition.
Panelists:
- Susan Senator, Author, Making Peace with Autism and Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life
- Barbara Salisbury, CEO, MAB Community Services
- Gary Blumenthal, President and CEO, Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers
Moderator:
Jeff Keilson, Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning at Advocates
We will also be honoring our community partners:
- Linda Glenn, former Assistant Commissioner for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services
- Lisa DiBonaventura, M.A., COMS, Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services, DDS